US EditionEnergy Department proposes to cut 47 rules in ‘largest deregulatory effort in history’
- On Monday in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Department of Energy unveiled plans to revise or remove over 40 regulations as part of an effort to reduce federal rules and cut costs for taxpayers.
- The proposals are part of President Trump's initiative to roll back federal regulations and scale back diversity, equity, and inclusion programs throughout the government.
- Significant modifications include eliminating federal efficiency requirements for water use and energy consumption in various appliances, as well as simplifying procedures for exporting natural gas and transmitting electricity internationally.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright credited President Trump’s direction for restoring practical policies, with the proposed changes anticipated to save taxpayers $11 billion.
- This effort marks the Department of Energy's largest deregulatory step, aiming to boost domestic fossil fuel production and curb costs through deregulation.
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Trump’s Energy Department pushes major rollback of appliance and energy efficiency rules
The Department of Energy has proposed eliminating dozens of energy efficiency rules for appliances and fuels in what it calls a cost-cutting effort, triggering legal threats from environmental groups and states.Christa Marshall reports for E&E News.In short:The Department of Energy announced 47 deregulatory actions that would eliminate over 125,000 words from the Code of Federal Regulations, primarily by rescinding efficiency standards on applia…
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